Job Abstract

Provides leadership and management support in planning, organizing, staffing and controlling the operational functions related to administrative nursing. Recommends changes in policy, programs and physical resources required to achieve the department's objectives. Ensures that the nursing and professional staff is competent and sufficient to provide direct and indirect patient care and clinical services to the patient population of these units. Oversees and is responsible to direct facility oper... more details

Organization:

EMC - Eden Medical Center

Position Overview:

Provides leadership and management support in planning, organizing, staffing and controlling the operational functions related to administrative nursing. Recommends changes in policy, programs and physical resources required to achieve the department's objectives. Ensures that the nursing and professional staff is competent and sufficient to provide direct and indirect patient care and clinical services to the patient population of these units. Oversees and is responsible to direct facility operations, and supervises personnel in all departments when leadership/management staff is not present in the facility. During that time, serves as administrative liaison to all hospital departments, agencies, and physicians and provides functional guidance to all units. The role is also a resource person for decision-making concerning patient care services, non-clinical services and ensures that hospital policies and procedures are properly interpreted and applied. This position is responsible for assisting nursing unit managers to provide educational and staff development activities to validate, develop and maintain bedside nursing staff skills and competencies. This includes responsibility for nursing orientation, nursing competency programs, other programs and in-services as needed to maintain or enhance staff competency. Is a resource for input into the development/revision of affiliate policies and procedures, and is responsible to maintain educational and competency records to meet Title 22 & the Joint Commission standards.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Required
• BSN Preferred

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RN Required
• Basic Life Support Certification - BLS Required

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Environment of Care program innovations and other department-specific systems is required.
• Must possess computer skills and knowledge required to support a nursing information system.
• Must demonstrate competency for identified equipment in the nursing department (IV Infusion Pumps, Patient Mobilization Equipment, PYXIS, EHR, etc.) as the need arises.
• Demonstrated competency in nursing management, hospital operations and human resources.
• Requires ability to resolve concerns that arise in a complex environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and oral/written communication skills including the ability to collaborate, negotiate, and influence others is essential.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and project management skills are required.
• Experience in making presentations and conducting Safety, environmental, and emergency preparedness training programs is needed.
• Excellent skills in analysis, tracking, monitoring, trending, and reporting are required.
• Flexibility, adaptability, creativity, and innovation in dealing with change are also required.
• Must be a self-starter with a high degree of initiative and ability to work independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines and strong project management is an integral part of the work responsibilities.
• Dynamic and motivating teaching style in group teaching settings required.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8/12 Blended

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / hour

Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. Applicants for specific positions are still required to disclose certain convictions during the application process, and those convictions may also be considered in determining eligibility for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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